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BX03 DXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 DXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 117,311 miles

rear suspension/subframe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,758 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general corrosion rear suspension/subframe

Fail 20 Mar 2025 115,758 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

general corrosion rear suspension/subframe

Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,563 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 111,899 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 111,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 110,722 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 107,792 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,961 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,915 miles

front tyres worn on inner & perished. nearside front 2 mm offside front 3 mm

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

offside rear indicator bulb faded

oil leak from auto gearbox area

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,689 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2016 91,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 83,175 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 82,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,691 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 55,796 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 50,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,441 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,185 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 24,259 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BX03 DXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX03 DXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX03 DXZ registered?

BX03 DXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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